Maeklong Railway Market

About

The Mae Klong Railway Market is commonly called the ‘Life-Risking Market’ because it’s built against the tracks of the Mae Klong-Ban Laem railway. Eight times a day, vendors have to rush to close their umbrellas, and move goods out of the way of passing trains. Once the train passes, everything is put back in place. The market’s main offering is fresh seafood, but you can find a variety of other goods, including fruit, meat, dried foods, and prepared snacks for you to munch on as you wait for the excitement of an oncoming train.